Berlin University of the Arts: Statistics
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Position | Category |
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#2480 of 14,131 | In the World |
#778 of 2,785 | In Europe |
#98 of 369 | In Germany |
#11 of 46 | In Brandenburg |
#8 of 36 | In Berlin |
#1507 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Enrollment
- 4,201
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.udk-berlin.de
- Languages
- German
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate | 12% |
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Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Enrollment | 4,201 |
We've calculated the 12% acceptance rate for Berlin University of the Arts based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Berlin University of the Arts has published 1,271 scientific papers with 6,816 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Art & Design, Environmental Science, Physics, Law, and History.
Berlin University of the Arts majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
Year | Publications | Citations |
---|---|---|
1992 | 3 | 1 |
1993 | 1 | 1 |
1994 | 0 | 4 |
1995 | 3 | 3 |
1996 | 3 | 4 |
1997 | 1 | 19 |
1998 | 15 | 3 |
1999 | 1 | 9 |
2000 | 3 | 9 |
2001 | 6 | 5 |
2002 | 1 | 21 |
2003 | 4 | 33 |
2004 | 6 | 23 |
2005 | 8 | 34 |
2006 | 7 | 43 |
2007 | 18 | 50 |
2008 | 20 | 44 |
2009 | 35 | 137 |
2010 | 18 | 172 |
2011 | 31 | 183 |
2012 | 33 | 278 |
2013 | 60 | 301 |
2014 | 37 | 260 |
2015 | 54 | 296 |
2016 | 77 | 311 |
2017 | 71 | 338 |
2018 | 61 | 401 |
2019 | 95 | 466 |
2020 | 96 | 592 |
2021 | 122 | 599 |
2022 | 139 | 710 |
2023 | 135 | 739 |
2024 | 60 | 615 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Berlin University of the Arts gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
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Bachelor's Degree | €310 |
Master's Degree | €380 |
Doctoral Degree | €500 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Berlin University of the Arts.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
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Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Biology | No | No | No |
Business | TBD | Yes | TBD |
Chemistry | No | No | No |
Computer Science | TBD | Yes | TBD |
Economics | No | No | No |
Engineering | TBD | Yes | TBD |
Environmental Science | No | No | No |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mathematics | No | No | No |
Medicine | No | No | No |
Physics | No | No | No |
Psychology | No | No | No |
Bachelor's Degree | Architecture, Art Education, Communication Studies, Design, Display and Stage Design, Jazz and Popular Music, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Religious Music, Singing, Social Sciences, Textile Design, Theatre |
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Master | Architecture, Art Education, Art Therapy, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Conducting, Cultural Studies, Design, Fine Arts, Jazz and Popular Music, Journalism, Leadership, Mass Communication, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Opera, Religious Music, Social Sciences, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Theatre |
PhD | Architecture, Design, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Music, Performing Arts |
Berlin University of the Arts alumni
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
- Occupations
- designerteacherarchitect
- Biography
-
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a German-American architect, academic, and interior designer. He was commonly referred to as Mies, his surname. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern architecture.
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Günter Grass
- Years
- 1927-2015 (aged 88)
- Enrolled in the Berlin University of the Arts
- Studied in 1953-1956
- Occupations
- novelistautobiographerlyricistgraphic artistphotographer
- Biography
-
Günter Wilhelm Grass was a German novelist, poet, playwright, illustrator, graphic artist, sculptor, and recipient of the 1999 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Martina Gedeck
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Martina Gedeck is a German actress. She achieved international recognition due to her roles in films such as Mostly Martha (2001), The Lives of Others (2006), and The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008). She has won several awards, including two Deutscher Filmpreis, in 1997 for Supporting Actress in Life is All You Get, and in 2002 for Actress in Mostly Martha.
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Wotan Wilke Möhring
- Enrolled in the Berlin University of the Arts
- Studied visual communication
- Occupations
- audio drama actormusicianfilm actormodelstage actor
- Biography
-
Wotan Wilke Möhring is a German actor.





Berlin University of the Arts faculties and divisions
College : Architecture, Media and Design | Architecture, Design, E-Business/Commerce, Industrial Design, Visual Arts |
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College : Fine Arts | Fine Arts |
College : Music | Art Education, Art Therapy, Conducting, Instrument Making, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Religious Music, Sound Engineering (Acoustics) |
College : Performing Arts | Performing Arts |
General information
Alternative names | UdK Berlin Universität der Künste Berlin |
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Founded | 1975 |
Accreditation | Akkreditierungsrat |
Location and contacts
Address | P.O. Box 120544 Berlin, 10595 Germany |
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City population | 3,782,000 |